Ford and off-road specialists will showcase accessories for the Bronco at Easter Safari
Ford announced a collaboration with RTR Vehicles, ARB 4×4 Accessories, and 4 Wheel Parts to launch a list of OEM-approved off-road parts and accessories to be available this summer in conjunction with the launch of the Bronco 2-door and 4-door sport utility vehicles. Expanded. Ford said at the Easter Safari event in Moab, Utah, that components will include suspension, drivetrain, wheels, body parts, and off-road and camping gear.
"Off-road enthusiasts are craving accessories to create their ultimate off-road machine," Ford Regional Product Line Manager, Jeff Seaman, was quoted in the announcement, "So we have our list of off-road parts and accessories available this summer are accelerating the development of Bronco-specific products by working directly with three of the leading suppliers in the 4×4 arena to further build the Bronco."
This fall, Ford launched the Bronco Sport with more than 100 aftermarket accessory options. When the two-door and four-door Bronco arrives this summer, more than 200 Ford-approved items will be available.
"To take advantage of the unique design aspects of the Bronco and Bronco Sport, we are bringing more companies into the personalization process much earlier than in the past, making customization more accessible to a wider range of off-road enthusiasts, from hobbyists to professional off-roaders The goal is to make customization more accessible to a wider range of off-road enthusiasts, from hobbyists to professional off-roaders," added Seaman. After all, no two Bronco SUVs need to be the same. They should be as diverse as our customers."
Seaman added, "We want to make the Bronco SUVs as accessible as possible to our customers.
Ford's Easter Safari exhibit includes many new parts. For example, the custom Bronco 4-door Outer Banks Sasquatch package includes rock rails from JAC Products, fender flares from Air Design, Trail Armor rocker panel covers from Lund, and a 40-inch curved LED light bar from Rigid, Bestop retractable full roof soft top, matte black hood wrap, and Covercraft windshield sun screen.
Inside the cabin, a DC Safety rear cargo organizer, first aid kit, Tufty MOLLE straps, security drawer, and console vault provide secure storage.
RTR Vehicles include RTR rock sliders and rear bumper, RTR 3D-printed grille with simulated accent lights, 35-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires mounted to RTR Tech-6 wheels, roof-mounted Project X light bar, custom RTR graphics, and heavy-duty Bronco 4-door Badlands with 12-volt Type S Blizzard Box refrigerriger/freezer. On display.
ARB customer Bronco Badlands displays airbag-compatible front and rear bumpers, heavy-duty rock sliders and differential covers, ARB twin compressors, jack, and Zero refrigerator/freezer.
4 Wheel Parts' Bronco 4-door Black Diamond series includes modular front bumper, skid plate and winch platform, heavy-duty suspension components, custom roof rack and light mounts, Smittybilt overhead tent and camping gear, awning and refrigerator/air system, and 37-inch BFGoodrich® mud-terrain tires on 17-inch Method alloy wheels.
For more information, visit the Bronco website.
This article, written by Larry Edsall, originally appeared on ClassicCars.com, an editorial partner of Motor Authority.